NichiDict

見計らう

N1
みはからう
見はからう
[mihakarau]
Illustration for 見計らう

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to choose at one's own discretion

2.GodanTransitive

to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)

Examples

お客の好みを見計らって料理を出すのがプロだ。

A professional serves dishes based on the customer's preferences.

上司がいないタイミングを見計らって休憩した。

I took a break at a time when my boss was not around.

相手の隙を見計らって攻撃を仕掛けた。

He launched an attack after gauging the opponent's opening.